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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File:UnidentifiedFossilAstralRadiance157.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Unidentified Fossil|157}} from the Sword & Shield Series, which can evolve into the most different species of Pokémon. | [[File:UnidentifiedFossilAstralRadiance157.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Unidentified Fossil|157}} from the Sword & Shield Series, which can evolve into the most different species of Pokémon. While it shows the Helix, Skull, Armor, and Sail Fossils, it can evolve into both species related to those Fossils and species unrelated to those Fossils.]] | ||
All Fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. When the Trainer card type was split into multiple subtypes in {{TCG|Black & White}}, cards depicting Fossils usually wound up as {{TCG|Item card}}s. The first of these cards was released in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion, befitting its theme. Their primary role is putting '''Fossil Pokémon''' into play, which normally cannot enter play without a Fossil card of some kind due to their unique mechanics. | All Fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. When the Trainer card type was split into multiple subtypes in {{TCG|Black & White}}, cards depicting Fossils usually wound up as {{TCG|Item card}}s. The first of these cards was released in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion, befitting its theme. Their primary role is putting '''Fossil Pokémon''' into play, which normally cannot enter play without a Fossil card of some kind due to their unique mechanics. | ||
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===Fossil Trainer card=== | ===Fossil Trainer card=== | ||
Most cards depicting Fossils are '''Fossil Trainer cards''', cards which start as Trainer/Item cards while not in play, but then are played as {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. The name has not changed since the introduction of the Item subtype. They are non-{{TCG|Pokémon}} cards printed with {{TCG|HP}} values, and use that HP value while in play. While in play, they have an Energy Type of {{TCG|Colorless}}. They were introduced in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion. They are usually bad Pokémon though, as they do not have {{TCG|attack}}s and are unable to retreat (lacking a {{TCG|retreat cost}} entirely). Additionally, since they are not Pokémon while not in play, cards that search for Pokémon from a {{TCG|deck}} cannot retrieve a Fossil Trainer card. Searches for Trainer or Item cards do work, but those effects are less common and weaker than Pokémon search. | Most cards depicting Fossils are '''Fossil Trainer cards''', cards which start as Trainer/Item cards while not in play, but then are played as {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. The name has not changed since the introduction of the Item subtype. They are non-{{TCG|Pokémon}} cards printed with {{TCG|HP}} values, and use that HP value while in play. While in play, they have an Energy Type of {{TCG|Colorless}}. They were introduced in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion. They are usually bad Pokémon though, as they do not have {{TCG|attack}}s and are unable to retreat (lacking a {{TCG|retreat cost}} entirely). Note that the lack of attacks does not preclude them being granted access to attacks, an uncommon but entirely possible occurrence due to {{TCG|Technical Machine card}}s. Additionally, since they are not Pokémon while not in play, cards that search for Pokémon from a {{TCG|deck}} cannot retrieve a Fossil Trainer card. Searches for Trainer or Item cards do work, but those effects are less common and weaker than Pokémon search. | ||
The rules for if a Fossil Trainer card can be put into play while setting up to play has varied as the rules have changed overtime: | |||
*The original Fossil FAQ allowed it, only for a subsequent rule to disallow it on the basis of the card being a Trainer while it is in a hand. <ref>[https://compendium.pokegym.net/compendium.html Compendium]</ref> | |||
*In the EX Series, in the ballpark of {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} and {{TCG|EX Dragon}}, this was changed to fully allow putting Fossil Trainer cards into play while setting up to play.<ref>[https://compendium.pokegym.net/compendium-ex.html Compendium EX]</ref> | |||
*Starting with {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} in the Sun & Moon Series, this was fully repealed. There is no longer a window to play Fossil Trainer cards without them being a Trainer card. <ref>Ultra Prism rulebook</ref> | |||
Even with this in mind, Fossil Trainer cards are not "Basic Pokémon" and therefore decks require a minimum of one Basic Pokémon to be legal for play. | |||
Fossil Trainer cards have some upsides. A player is allowed to discard a Fossil Trainer card from play at any time, which is not considered Knocking Out a Pokémon. Also, most but not all Fossil Trainer cards have an immunity to {{TCG|Special Conditions}}. Fossil Trainer Cards can have {{TCG|Poké-Body|Poké-Bodies}} or {{TCG|Ability|Abilties}} as well. | Fossil Trainer cards have some upsides. A player is allowed to discard a Fossil Trainer card from play at any time, which is not considered Knocking Out a Pokémon. Also, most but not all Fossil Trainer cards have an immunity to {{TCG|Special Conditions}}. Fossil Trainer Cards can have {{TCG|Poké-Body|Poké-Bodies}} or {{TCG|Ability|Abilties}} as well. | ||
[[File:KabutoTeamUp77.jpg|200px|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Team Up|Kabuto|77}}, a Fossil Pokémon that evolves from Unidentified Fossil]] | [[File:KabutoTeamUp77.jpg|200px|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Team Up|Kabuto|77}}, a Fossil Pokémon that evolves from Unidentified Fossil. While it shows the art of a Unidentified Fossil from Sun & Moon, it can still evolve from the newer Sword & Shield printing. Remember, only the name matters.]] | ||
Whether or not [[fainting|Knocking Out]] a Fossil Trainer card allows the opponent to take a {{TCG|Prize card}} varies by the card, with cards of the EX Series or older not providing Prize cards while cards of the Diamond and Pearl Series or newer providing Prize cards equivalent to normal Pokémon cards. | Whether or not [[fainting|Knocking Out]] a Fossil Trainer card allows the opponent to take a {{TCG|Prize card}} varies by the card, with cards of the EX Series or older not providing Prize cards while cards of the Diamond and Pearl Series or newer providing Prize cards equivalent to normal Pokémon cards. | ||
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The Diamond & Pearl Series added the {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}} and {{TCG|Armor Fossil|Armor}} Fossil cards, for the new species of {{TCG|Cranidos}} and {{TCG|Shieldon}}. It then went the extra mile and added individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards for its printings of Kabuto, Omanyte, and Aerodactyl. All of these cards included included Poké-Bodies, and were printed with 50 HP. The Root and Claw Fossil cards were also reprinted, keeping their older 40 HP. However, starting with {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}, the expansion which added the Skull and Armor Fossils, Knocking Out a Fossil Trainer card is equivalent to Knocking Out a Pokémon. Thus opponent take a Prize card after doing so. This change even applied to the Root and Claw Fossil reprints, and continues to be true today. However, these cards still cannot be affected by Special Conditions. | The Diamond & Pearl Series added the {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}} and {{TCG|Armor Fossil|Armor}} Fossil cards, for the new species of {{TCG|Cranidos}} and {{TCG|Shieldon}}. It then went the extra mile and added individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards for its printings of Kabuto, Omanyte, and Aerodactyl. All of these cards included included Poké-Bodies, and were printed with 50 HP. The Root and Claw Fossil cards were also reprinted, keeping their older 40 HP. However, starting with {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}, the expansion which added the Skull and Armor Fossils, Knocking Out a Fossil Trainer card is equivalent to Knocking Out a Pokémon. Thus opponent take a Prize card after doing so. This change even applied to the Root and Claw Fossil reprints, and continues to be true today. However, these cards still cannot be affected by Special Conditions. | ||
[[File:RareFossilDarknessAblaze167.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The {{TCG ID|Darkness Ablaze|Rare Fossil|167}}, which existed concurrently with Unidentified Fossil and | [[File:RareFossilDarknessAblaze167.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The {{TCG ID|Darkness Ablaze|Rare Fossil|167}}, which existed concurrently with Unidentified Fossil. It shows the the [[Fossilized Bird]], [[Fossilized Fish|Fish]], [[Fossilized Drake|Drake]], and [[Fossilized Dino|Dino]] appear in the illustration of this card. | ||
, the fossils related to the species it evolves into.]] | |||
No Fossil Trainer cards would be printed for nine years, as their last printing was in {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}. Fossils and Fossil Pokémon skipped the HeartGold & SoulSilver series wholesale, and the Black & White Series and XY Series experimented with a different set of mechanics for putting Fossil Pokémon into play. | No Fossil Trainer cards would be printed for nine years, as their last printing was in {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}. Fossils and Fossil Pokémon skipped the HeartGold & SoulSilver series wholesale, and the Black & White Series and XY Series experimented with a different set of mechanics for putting Fossil Pokémon into play. | ||